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What is plagiocephaly? Plagiocephaly is a condition where your baby’s head has a flat spot or is misshapen. There are various levels of severity and can occur during pregnancy or after birth. There are two main types of plagiocephaly. Positional plagiocephaly, or “flat head syndrome,” is more common. It occurs in about 50% of children. […]
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Have you heard of flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly)? 🍼👶 It happens when a baby’s head gets flat from spending too much time in the same position. Their skull is very soft in the first months, so constant pressure can change its shape. The good news ❤️ It can be prevented: ✨ Tummy time (always supervised) ✨ Changing head position while sleeping ✨ Less time in car seats or carriers ✨ Playing from different sides so they turn their head ✨ Holding your baby to reduce pressure | MilkyMakers
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Have you heard of flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly)? 🍼👶 It happens when a baby’s head gets flat from spending too much time in the same position. Their skull is very soft in the first months, so constant pressure can change its shape. The good news ❤️ It can be prevented: ✨ Tummy time (always supervised) ✨ Changing head position while sleeping ✨ Less time in car seats or carriers ✨ Playing from different sides so they turn their head ✨ Holding your baby to reduce pressure | MilkyMakers
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Plagiocephaly, or “flat head syndrome,” is a condition where an infant’s head develops an asymmetrical shape due to external pressure on the skull, often caused by prolonged time spent in one position, and can be treated with repositioning, physical therapy, or helmet therapy, while more severe cases, such as craniosynostosis, may require surgical intervention. | The Bone Museum
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Have you heard of flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly)? 🍼👶 It happens when a baby’s head gets flat from spending too much time in the same position. Their skull is very soft in the first months, so constant pressure can change its shape. The good news ❤️ It can be prevented: ✨ Tummy time (always supervised) ✨ Changing head position while sleeping ✨ Less time in car seats or carriers ✨ Playing from different sides so they turn their head ✨ Holding your baby to reduce pressure | MilkyMakers
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Flat head, or plagiocephaly, is a skull deformation that has two main causes: Craniosynostosis: A rare condition where skull sutures fuse too early, potentially requiring urgent medical attention. Mechanical Imbalances: The most common cause, often resulting from traumatic birth experiences such as vacuum or forceps delivery, long or short labor, or other birth-related pressures. These excessive forces not only affect the skull but also impact the spine and chest, sometimes leading to torticolli
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